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Anthocerophyta

Anthocerophyta is a division of small, non-vascular plants commonly known as hornworts. They are in the phylum Bryophyta and are found worldwide, but are most abundant in tropical regions.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, Anthocerophyta is the division that includes hornworts, which are a group of non-vascular plants. They are characterized by their slender, horn-shaped sporophytes.

Example Sentence: The Anthocerophyta division is considered to be an evolutionary link between mosses and vascular plants.

Sense 2: Botany

In botany, Anthocerophyta refers to a group of plants belonging to the division Anthocerophyta. These plants are distinguished by their thalloid gametophytes and sporophytes that bear spores in horn-like structures.

Example Sentence: The Anthocerophyta plants are commonly found in damp or humid environments.

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